Goa University emerged runners-up at the West Zone Inter-University Women’s Football Championship 2023-24, organised by I.T.M University, Gwalior.
The competition held from 22nd to 26th December, 2023; saw Goa University take on Group D winners Shivaji University, Kolhapur, in the play-off match.
Goa University overcame a stiff challenge from the Shivaji University girls via tie-breaker. Earlier, Karen Estrocio put Goa University in front at the start of the second half. Shivaji University equalised with 3 minutes to go.
In the ensuing tie-breaker, Goa University triumphed 3-2 with Goa University ‘keeper Jossel Mascarenhas saving three spot-kicks to take Goa University into the All India-Inter University Championship 2023-24.
Earlier in the West Zone league stage, Goa University drew 1-1 with Mumbai University in the first match. Aniela Barretto was the goal-scorer for Goa University. In their second match, Goa University beat University of Kota, Rajasthan 3-0. Pushpa Parab, Karen Estrocio and Aaroshi Govekar were the goal-scorers. In the last league match, Goa University who needed a win to retain the title, were held to a 2-2 draw by eventual zonal title-winners LNIPE, Gwalior. Pushpa Parab scored a brace.
